About René
Cuban-born René Izquierdo is a unique artist and passionate educator whose career has been dedicated to inspiring individuals and connecting communities. Whether passionately performing on stage, devotedly mentoring his students, fundraising, or leading community outreach, René’s multi-faceted approach endeavors to continue creating experiences that enrich people’s lives and add beauty to our world.
“His natural and instinctive interpretations are second to none: his virtuoso technique allows him absolute command of the instrument, subtle phrasing, dazzling speed, beautiful tonal control... everything.”
ARTISTIC STATEMENT
Why I Do What I Do
I believe that art is the human manifestation of natural beauty. Art is how we connect with nature, how we process and transform it. Music as an art form is a way of revealing beauty.
As humans, we long to discover our inner feelings, to glimpse into our soul and vulnerability. Music naturally evokes a reaction from its listeners and the emotions will always be honest.
My purpose as an artist is to offer a musical experience that will inspire and help us understand what it is we yearn for, so that the music will reveal the inner feelings where words cannot. Since the first time I experienced this reaction at my first live concert as a child, I discovered my own yearning and wanted to be able to make people connect in the same way. This is my life’s work.
I believe that the power of art and beauty has no limits and is as essential as the air we breathe.
“Music is like breathing. Often we do not notice how essential it is.”
- RENÉ IZQUIERDO
Teaching
Because your artistry can't wait
The education programs led by René Izquierdo are proven, profound and dynamic experiences that help guitar performers reach the top level of mastery they seek. As both a teacher and mentor, he is known for delivering a balanced instruction that is challenging and encouraging at the same time. At whatever level they might be, he propels his students into excellence by helping them find themselves and identify the direction they need to go.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
International Workshops
Private Tutoring
"Rene Izquierdo is one of the greatest classical guitar pedagogues in the world”
— Kevin Loh
Resources
A central approach to my work is exploring and building connections between music and the human experience. I am always eager to find tools and inspiring ideas that serve this purpose. My intention is to collect bits of knowledge and share valuable resources with you.
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